Sonder The Queen
628 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2216
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Designed by two local brothers, The Queen was renovated from the ground up. Inside, the lobby features a two-story exposed brick wall, wood beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Your modern room includes a mini fridge, coffee maker, and Chromecast for streaming. And for stunning views of Philadelphia, head upstairs to the rooftop. Discover South Street just one block away — eclectic shops, lively bars, and endless restaurants. Order an authentic Philly cheesesteak from Jim's, or wander through the Magic Gardens for beautiful mosaic artwork. Whatever brings you to the city, start your stay at The Queen. The seasonal rooftop is available for guests dining at the lobby restaurant.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free internet
Wifi
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Express check-in / check-out
Complimentary tea
Non-smoking hotel
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Desk
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Coffee / tea maker
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Private bathrooms
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish
Location
628 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2216
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Great for walkers
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Grade: 92 out of 100
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Philadelphia Intl Airport
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Mercer County Airport
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131 Restaurants
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The room was very clean and looked great. It had a loft studio feel with a brick wall and nice up lighting. The bathroom was spacious and the shower was very nice. It was conveniently close to many places on South St in Philly. I especially liked the free filtered water station. Will definitely book with Sonder again!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Sonder is based just off of South Street in Philly – close enough for a 20 minute walk into the city centre, and well placed near all of the best food and independent stores in this part of town. The foyer and amenities of the building are A+, with luggage storage, regular cleaning, roof patio, as well as being connected to the local pizza restaurant.
The room is really lovely. If you are self-sufficient when staying out then this is an amazing experience. The rooms are huge. There is plenty of room to chill out. The quality of the bathroom is exceptional – really nicely designed and well stocked with soaps and amenities. If you need any more toiletries, they have a storage facility downstairs where you can grab EVERYTHING that you need – toothbrushes, pads, tampons, plasters, sowing kits... everything. The room does not come with a kettle, but there are some downstairs you can borrow. The bed is very large and super comfy. Our room also had a desk area. We will be staying at this Sonder again once the pandemic is over... -_-
The room is really lovely. If you are self-sufficient when staying out then this is an amazing experience. The rooms are huge. There is plenty of room to chill out. The quality of the bathroom is exceptional – really nicely designed and well stocked with soaps and amenities. If you need any more toiletries, they have a storage facility downstairs where you can grab EVERYTHING that you need – toothbrushes, pads, tampons, plasters, sowing kits... everything. The room does not come with a kettle, but there are some downstairs you can borrow. The bed is very large and super comfy. Our room also had a desk area. We will be staying at this Sonder again once the pandemic is over... -_-
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â Rooms on the rear right side are quieter.
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Sonder is a welcome addition to a neighborhood (Queen Village and nearby Passyunk) with virtually no hotels. I have space-challenged friends in the area and used to have to stay in Old city or Rittenhouse. So, great neighborhood, contactless check-in etc. which is a new thing these days. Spotless, spacious room with chic minimalist industrial decor. Room #209 has a juliet balcony over-looking the interior courtyard. Nice for air, but hard to leave curtains open for light and have any privacy. Overall very quiet (no street noise) but I could hear someone walking (why do people stomp so!) in the room directly above me.. Decent linens, Coffee maker and supplies in room, water cooler in the hall. No safe for valuables. I liked the hard bed. I didn't use the "TV" which required the Chromecast app so don't expect broadcast or cable TV. Free wifi internet was plenty fast enough to stream on my own computer. Paid parking across the street, loads of restaurants etc. Beware that navigating the contactless stay, using the entry key pads and some of the stairs might be a challenge for seniors. Excellent value, I would def. stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip:Â Room #209 has a juliet balcony over-looking the interior courtyard with views into adjoining...
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This Sonder was in a great location in Philadelphia. It was beautiful. The problems that come with it may not be worth it. We were called before our reservation to be told that our unit HVAC system was not working. It was cool, so we were told that they would have two space heaters waiting for us when we arrived. When we got there they were not there. We decided to not say anything, and just deal with it. However then on the first night we were threatened and harassed by a resident that lives in the same building. He lived in the unit below where we were staying and he was beating on the walls yelling and cursing at us. He was saying that we were making too much noise when all we were doing was walking across the floor. The walls were thin, we could hear people sneezing and conversations all throughout from our room. We spoke to management about it the next morning because it was scary for me. The lady manager was very nice but we were basically told they couldn’t do anything about it because he was a resident . And then on another note the rooms do not have amenities like at a normal hotel. No microwaves, no ice, they did have a water station but no pitcher for you to use. Our sheets were also stained and there was a pile of Craisins on the floor that was not from us.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Sonder Team, General Manager at Sonder The Queen
Responded 13 Apr 2022
Hi crtnysmth310, we sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had with us. We completely understand your frustrations. We are deeply sorry for not providing space heaters as we promised and for the neighboring disruption. We should have been more accommodating and offered to move you to a different apartment. We will use your feedback as an opportunity to improve and hope you consider staying with us again so we can better live up to expectations.
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Loved my stay here. The space is modern, sleek, beautiful and spotless. My room was exactly as advertised. Concierge help is a text or phone call away and they’re very responsive. Getting extra towels, shampoo, an iron, etc is self service, which I loved. I did not miss a physical reception desk, room keys, plastic do not disturb cards or having to call room service — not one bit! Great stay.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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This place is such a gem! It’s quiet and calm, a brand new space that was perfectly clean. The app was awesome with all the details needed for check in, etc. If you are a pretty easy-going traveler, this place will be perfect for you. The building and area was very safe, located closely to a ton of restaurants, city bikes, and only a few blocks from the water front. We paid to keep our car in the parking lot across the street ($55 for Fri-Sun) and the price was reasonable considering most hotels charge $40+ for parking per day. Rooftop bar was relaxing and cool, all around a great choice. So happy we stayed here!
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking across the street is your best option, restaurant downstairs isn’t open late (only 10 pm...
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This property has significant issues. It is definitely NOT worth the $250.00 per day that we had to pay. The entrance is very dark. A flashlight is required to see the keyhpad. The essential # key is worn out, and does not always respond. The stairs to the rooms are dark and a small flashlight is useful to avoid missteps. The coffee maker leaks and does not really produce hot water. It is lukewarm.. We did not expect the coffee to
be any good, but we thought the water might be hot enough for eat. It was not. We We borrowed a spare kettle from friends so we could have hot water. The tea was surprisingly good. Amenities are sparse; There is one bottle of waterand a bag of potato chips. We don't expect food, but we do expect a few bottles of water for the pricetag. Also, apparently they add an extra $150.00 because the assume you will break something, plus $400.00 that you only see after you submit your payment. Finally, getting an access code that worked required a half hour phone call with a patient person. It is nice that he was patient and eventually overrode the issue. But the original key code provided simply did not work. A real tea kettle, proper outdoor lighting, and a working sign-in process would go far. Be sure to bring flashlights.
be any good, but we thought the water might be hot enough for eat. It was not. We We borrowed a spare kettle from friends so we could have hot water. The tea was surprisingly good. Amenities are sparse; There is one bottle of waterand a bag of potato chips. We don't expect food, but we do expect a few bottles of water for the pricetag. Also, apparently they add an extra $150.00 because the assume you will break something, plus $400.00 that you only see after you submit your payment. Finally, getting an access code that worked required a half hour phone call with a patient person. It is nice that he was patient and eventually overrode the issue. But the original key code provided simply did not work. A real tea kettle, proper outdoor lighting, and a working sign-in process would go far. Be sure to bring flashlights.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Bring your own tea kettle, flashlight.and towels. Tech newbies should know that there is
no cable...
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Response from Sonder Team, General Manager at Sonder The Queen
Responded 15 Apr 2024
We regret the significant issues you encountered during your stay, Jerry. Your feedback regarding the entrance's darkness, worn-out keypad, and inadequate lighting on the stairs is concerning, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We're also sorry about the issues with the coffee maker and the lack of hot water, as well as the sparse amenities provided. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously and will work diligently to address these concerns to enhance the overall guest experience. We appreciate your insights and hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations in any future visits.
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The Queen is exactly what I felt like. The building was secure with individual access codes to the building, elevators and even share spaces which made us feel safe. The unit itself was impeccably clean and everything we needed was present. The bed was beyond comfortable, we did not complain once which is rare for my partner. We chose this Sonder because of its distance to South St and other landmarks. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted and needed to go, the suggested places in the app are helpful and helped guide us. I enjoyed my stay and will book another Sonder when traveling. We didn’t need or use any of the support features I’m the app but they were easy to find and easy to navigate.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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my boyfriend and i took a quick weekend trip to philadelphia and decided to stay here, not only was it the cheapest option but looked to be one of the nicest (in my budget at least). the building was very nice and very clean, and so was the room. it was nice and centrally located and the parking garage across the street was a pleasant surprise. I particularly appreciated the contactless check in where we didn’t have to speak with anyone or see anyone when checking in or checking out, it made things so much easier and quicker (and maybe this is just a new york - where i’m from - thing, but i also really appreciated not having to put down 100$ on security deposit at this place). We were pleased with the ability to use our streaming services in the tv and the other amenities were to standard as well. And, the building was very secure and very safe with lots of locked doors throughout the building, this made us feel very safe which is always appreciated especially when staying in new places and possibly questionable areas. We travel a lot and stay in many hotels, and this one was certainly one of the nicest and easiest stays we’ve had, we will certainly be looking for other sonder hotels in our future travels!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This place has a great location with numerous restaurants nearby, including an authentic German beer garden. However, the room tends to be noisy, with sounds from neighbors next door or above you. Additionally, there's a significant noise coming from outside my window. I'm not sure what machine is out there; perhaps it's the AC? Strangely, the noise only stopped almost an hour after I turned off my AC. It's a bit perplexing.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sonder Team, General Manager at Sonder The Queen
Responded 5 Nov 2023
Hi, thank you for your review. It's great to see you enjoyed our wonderful location and local restaurants. With us being in a central area, we understand the noise can be a bit much at times. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We're happy to provide a complimentary white noise machine or earplugs if needed. We hope to host you again and show you a better experience.
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Hi Johnny, thanks for your question. Yes, luggage storage is available 24/7. Please reference your check-in instructions on how to access it. We can't wait to host you.
"Bring your own tea kettle, flashlight.and towels. Tech newbies should know that there is no cable television. You will need to learn Roku."Read full review
"It’s central to many great restaurants and about a 5 minute drive from Center City! Great location and very clean."Read full review
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S$182 - S$265 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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What are some of the property amenities at Sonder The Queen?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, free internet access, and a rooftop terrace.
What food & drink options are available at Sonder The Queen?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Sonder The Queen?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sonder The Queen?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.